Sr Correspondent

The bond amid Kishore Kumar and his elder brother Ashok Kumar (Dadamuni) was more than a sibling relationship;

The bond amid Kishore Kumar and his elder brother Ashok Kumar (Dadamuni) was more than a sibling relationship;it was a profound mentorship where immense respect and professional admiration thrived alongside playful affection. Beyond their cinematic success, the connection between Dadamuni and Kishore was a heartwarming testament to brotherly love, marked by profound respect and mutual…

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Smita Patil Amitabh Bachchan andPrakash Mehra.And one rain song that somehow became permanently soaked into Hindi cinema memory.

The iconic 1982 rain song “Aaj Rapat Jaayein Toh” from Prakash Mehra’s blockbuster “Namak Halaal” became permanently soaked into Hindi cinema memory. Featuring Amitabh Bachchan’s high-octane charm and Smita Patil’s hesitant yet iconic performance, it blended parallel cinema elegance with commercial massy style. The song is remembered for its dramatic, drenched atmosphere and, ironically, Smita…

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Government of India appoints Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd.) as the next Chief of Defence Staff, who will also serve as Secretary, Department of Military Affair

Government of India appoints Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd.) as the next Chief of Defence Staff, who will also serve as Secretary, Department of Military Affairs. He will assume office after Gen Anil Chauhan completes his tenure on 30 May 2026. A highly decorated officer with over four decades of…

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